Feature
The Break
by Paul_Busch, 29th April, 2010
FL chats to Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst about his new surf rock supergroup, featuring members the Oils and Violent Femmes.
News
Violent Femme gets on (surf)board with Midnight Oil
by squagz, 23rd January, 2010
Midnight Oil and Violent Femmes members join forces as The Break.
Feature
Tales from the Big Day Out 1992 - 2007 (part one)
by Andrew Weaver, 21st January, 2008
When the Big Day Out started, way back in 1992, it was simply a celebration of the crème de la crème of Sydney indie pop, with two international headliners topping things off.
Reviews
Big Day Out @ Sydney Showground, Homebush, Sydney (25/01/07)
by carlos esq, 29th January, 2007
At this time of year talk generally turns to only one thing: the Big Day Out. But who could have predicted the metaphorical tongue-lashing the festival received in the lead-up this time around? In the end the music did all the relevant talking.
News
Tex and Violents
by disasterplan, 12th January, 2007
Tex, Don and Charlie join the Violent Femmes for the Swan Valley Blues and Roots festival next month.
News
Big Day Out bands confirmed
by disasterplan, 3rd October, 2006
The first bunch of bands for this summer's bash is right here.
News
Violent Femmes' Brian Ritchie moves to Australia
by Nowland, 27th June, 2006
Legendary Violent Femmes' bass player, Brian Ritchie, has pulled up stumps and settled in Hobart.
News
The Hard Ons Turn 21
by Adam D Mills, 6th May, 2005
The Hard-Ons turn 21. Time to break out the baby photos and tell embarrassing stories. Or, failing that, to embark on a nationwide tour that reunites them with original member Keish who will be joining the band onstage to perform a few of their "hits".
News
Blues & Roots Easter Weekend Extravaganza Just Gets Better!
by Anton, 20th January, 2005
Jack Johnson, Bright Eyes, John Lee Hooker, The Violent Femmes, G. Love, The Wailers, Missy Higgins, Jimmy Barnes and The Whitlams on the same bill? Are you excited yet? Wait 'til you read the full list.
News
Dude, The Violent Femmes Are Coming! Awesome!
by Anton, 20th January, 2005
The Violent Femmes are actually one of the coolest and most awesome bands in the history of bands. And they're amazing live. And they are coming. And I am very excited!